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EVENING OF MARCH 10

CASSANDRA DE ROLO & VERIN THELYSS
Nothing and everything had changed and he decided that, for the moment, the soup could likely wait.

KITCHEN OF THE XHORHAUS | LOW | SCHMOOP

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Question for all of you lovely Outlanders! What is your favorite thing about Spring? Do you have any favorite plants or flowers that only bloom in the Spring? Springtime traditions that just make you happy, or give you fond memories? Is it the colors? The clothes? The Springtime foods and drinks? I'm looking for any and all answers! Hit me! 😊

For the love of every god, I sw Ver Well, that would happen, wouldn't it?

Though, I must ask: is cupcake delivery a true possibility? I could use one or six.

[FILTERED TO GLORIOUS GOODS + FRIENDS?*]

Waking up with a mash of new memories crammed into ones head isn't something I'd recommend. Have any of you dealt with that yet?

I don't think I'll be into the shop today I should go to the cli. Sor Sorry. I have a few injuries I need to look into, along with a headache even the Mother above can't cure. And a house to say hello to.

[OOC: I'm being pretty liberal with this! Her fam, Vax, Jiang Cheng, Thurvishar, Cassandra, Solaire and p much anyone else she's talked to more than once or had wine with?]

You know, I'm not very discouraged about my recent dipping of toes in being something like an adventurer. I'm likewise not entirely sure I'm cut out for a full-time engagement, but freelancing? Internship? I could do that.

VERIN

Just for warning as you will undoubtedly notice when I see you, I got a bit injured, but not as bad as last time. I'm patched up and am just going to take it easy.

Tuesday jams.

Anyone going to college or university here? Not the magic ones but just like - normal ones? Thinking of taking some classes.

filtered to ezekiel.

Hey. We're still cool right?

filtered to yuri.

I had an appointment with a doctor last week. She thinks she can get me back to mostly normal by mid March.

Things I am going to regret later: eating a large plate of breakfast nachos, strawberry nutella crepes, and a side of bacon for brunch. Is it absolutely worth it? Yes.

VAX
I thought about taking this opportunity to tease you mercilessly, but I've decided I really just wanted to tell you that I love you. I'm glad you're with me, you know.

SARA LANCE

Once the imminent threat of murderous fowl has passed and you have time, I'd like to talk to you about officially joining one of your defense teams. Wherever you need me. It's more or less what I did back home, so I have the experience, it just took me longer than it should have to decide that using that experience here was more important than trying something different.

EXANDRIANS

[...] Which rooms are unoccupied?

Darlings! Fantastic news! After the, ah, temporary displacement of your three most glorious purveyors, the shop is re-opened and organized and re-stocked and primed for your visit once again!

A very special thank you to our dearest darlings who, ah, temporarily filled in for us. Perhaps it may have taken me no less than three entrances and exits, a series of deep breathing exercises, and quite a lot of incense--and then repeat the entire process whence I looked upon the sales book--which, by the way, if anyone purchased 'bracelet or maybe a bracer or it could have been a necklace????' from Vax, do let me know so that mystery may be placed to bed and drift off in a peaceful slumber.

At one point in time he commenced drawing items, darling, is this a cloak or a ring or an eldritch monster I am still perplexed

Problem: In my attempts to glean information or a solution or to simply do something I crafted many a potion that I have...very limited information on as to the effects. Without my standard ingredients I was forced to be innovative and although I know my intentions I'm not entirely convinced I was successful.

Solution: Glorious Purveyors is having a mystery potion sale! Although we're not liable for any damages (and will make you sign a release, naturally), they all do something positive! And, again, I had limited time and resources so everything is of a minor effect. Anyway! Risk takers apply, I'll do my best to steer you towards a certain one if there's something you're angling for but I make no promises.

Also! We're hosting a salon on Friday--ask Dorian for the exact pronunciation of the word, he does it so well it's shameful. Expect lots of wine, fantastic people, idle gossip, a display of talents, to spend your money, and readings from romance novels (but only from Chastity's Nook, a most stupendous of bookstores).

So- Ah- it's been a morning, but we're doing our best to figure out exactly what's going on. Our notification system isn't showing any glitches, but a large number of people went missing in the last twelve hours and we have no way of tracking them at present. It's possibly linked to yesterday? Adam is doing his best on the psychic level to see if there's anything he can pick up, if anyone else is in the same position, feel free to check in here.

So if you woke up to a loved one being gone this morning, please comment here so I can put together an extensive catalog of those that disappeared in the last 24 hours.

I'll add to this list as people comment, so everyone can stay up to date:
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For obvious reasons, the market will be closed today, and possibly Thursday. Thank you.

In an attempt to get a read on the situation and see if this bears similarities to what happened during the summer, is anyone else experiencing abnormalities with their magic or other abilities this morning?

Here's a question for the masses: what is the strangest, yet most mundane thing that has changed for you here?

Mine has to be both wearing clothes that weren't made for adventuring and not lacing up a corset every day. I can't say the alternatives to the latter here are much more comfortable, though.

I know everyone's high on whatever drugs you guys are taking this week, but today I finished my last two finals of my first semester of college and I survived and didn't fail any classes, so I have that going for me.

BRB going to lay down in my living room and let my dog walk all over me until the end of time why do people do this shit for fun??


(Also drinks? Someone drag me out to a bar pls)

M9, MINUS ESSEK, PLUS CASSANDRA

I don't mean to alarm anyone, but it seems like Essek is trying to woo me.

I'm very sorry, Caleb, but I promise I'm not trying to reciprocate at all!!

Related, but how do I gently tell someone I love them but I'm not in love with them because I'm very happy with the person I'm already seeing...but without hurting their feelings, losing a friend, or not being told I'm very pretty every morning?

ESSEK, later

HI, ESSEK. What's going on? Are you having a good day? Hey, I have a quick question. Are you trying to like woo me or something?

Chastity's Nook will be having a buy-2-get-1-free book sale from now until Winter Solstice, to help keep you warm during the winter months.

Book delivery by cat is available upon request, as is mystery book delivery.

[EXANDRIANS]

I ah-- know it has not been easy for all of us with the departures as of late. But- we have a very large house here that is now half empty. If any of you were interested, you would be welcome to stay here.

I believe I have perfected adding onto the house, should any of our friends return, but we have five or six rooms available, and I am not just suggesting this because Kiri is requesting more sleepovers with Velora. We would understand if you did not want to leave your own house, of course.

But we have a hot tub and spa.

Every so often the stars align, lightning strikes, the orchestra swells to a crescendo and you meet someone who shares your love of verbosity, panache, the arcane arts, accessories, and properly groomed facial hair. You spend hours together before a fete rearranging floral decor and debating over the proper dimness the light should be. You receive what I've learned is called a 'selfie'--a veritable bounty of them, in fact, and deliberate over the most flattering angle (it was no. 56, for the record, Dorian, your jaw!).

You realize, that running two separate, wildly successful enterprises that have very similar aspirations of providing unique, top quality enchanted items, potions, relics, antiques, and ephemera to the world. Thus, misty eyed and heartfelt, Dorian and I proudly present under one banner:

Glorious Purveyors of Fabled Impedimenta and Accouterments.

We're in the process of moving everything over to the shop's location in the forest, redecorating, and enlarging the physical space. Today it's all about ensuring that Thaddeus Gigantus Crumbum the Third settles in nicely (he's a Stone golem, absolutely delightful to converse with but does take his sentinel status quite seriously, don't take it too personally if he doesn't respond right away). Nesta, darling Nesta, is our compass pointing true north whilst being a superb source of Fae materials, never leave me lest I wither away! Come on Monday, darlings, we can't wait to see you.

If I ever settle on a color arrangement for these potions, that is.

FJORD
HI. So I have a question. What does your December 5 look like?? 😊

CASSANDRA
Hello! I know you've probably had a lot going on, so I didn't want to bother you, but I was wondering if maybe you wanted to get together soon. I want to hear what you thought about the book! Good or bad, I want it all. 😄😄

Out of curiosity, have the ghosts dissipated, then? I haven't seen any myself, but it hasn't stopped me from being a bit wary whenever I turn corners or enter rooms so I wouldn't mind being able to relax that particular hypervigilance for a while.

The last handful of months have flown by so quickly, I was genuinely surprised when I realized how close it's become to the end of the semester and the year itself. Our years are shorter back home and the months and celebrations are similar, yet different. I think that not having a Harvest's Close festival in the streets of Whitestone or getting to go to Emon to see the bonfires for Civilization's Dawn like I did last year just sort of makes things meld together. I've enjoyed seeing new festivities and traditions here, but I've missed some of the ones from home. I miss a lot from home, but

However, Winter's Crest does seem to have some similarities to the Christmas that I've seen some talk about on the network, so that is something to look forward to! I have to like a holiday that gives me an added excuse to buy gifts for friends.

You've never seen a smug ghost until the spectral form of your sister shows up in your room in the early waking hours, waiting a few moments before saying anything. I would have rather been followed around by the dead asshole that made me fae.

Elain, please come distract. Because if this persists, I will find a way to turn her into dust, and maybe seeing you will get her to stop crowing like the beast she is.

Then I'll sell my services for any of you that are plagued by your own haunted apparitions.

Good afternoon!

I was wondering if anyone might be skilled with fixing clocks or at least be familiar enough with clockwork to take a look at something? I am sure there might be something in the city, but I thought I would start here to support fellow Outlanders first.